Surging fuel and fertilizer costs due to the Iran war are hitting Montana farmers hard this spring. This comes on top of cost increases for machinery, labor and gas already in effect. Local producers are coping with the financial strain and looking to legislation aimed at alleviating it, for both farmers and consumers.
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There are many reasons why no woman has been elected to federal office in Montana since Jeannette Rankin. But it largely begins with deeply rooted beliefs about where women belong and who should have power. Montana women say the challenges Rankin had to overcome are still largely present today. Learn more from them on this episode of The Big Why.
Q&A: Seth Bodnar, independent U.S. Senate candidate
MTPR is interviewing with candidates running for federal office in 2026. MTPR's Austin Amestoy speaks with Seth Bodnar, an independent running for U.S. Senate.
Q&A: Reilly Neill Democratic U.S. Senate candidate
MTPR is interviewing with candidates running for federal office in 2026. MTPR's Shaylee Ragar speaks with Reilly Neill, a Democrat running for U.S. Senate.
Q&A: Michael Eisenhauer, independent eastern district U.S. House candidate
MTPR is interviewing candidates running for federal office in 2026. MTPR's Victoria Traxler speaks with Michael Eisenhauer, an independent running for Montana’s eastern district U.S. House seat.
Q&A: Troy Downing, Republican eastern district U.S. House candidate
MTPR is interviewing candidates running for federal office in 2026. MTPR's Shaylee Ragar speaks with Troy Downing, a Republican running for Montana's eastern U.S. House seat.
Q&A: Brian Miller Democratic eastern district U.S. House candidate
MTPR is interviewing with candidates running for federal office in 2026. MTPR's Shaylee Ragar speaks with Brian Miller, a Democrat running for Montana's eastern U.S. House seat.
Q&A: Al Olszewski, Republican western district U.S. House candidate
MTPR is interviewing candidates running for federal office in 2026. MTPR's Shaylee Ragar Ragar spoke with Al Olszewski, a Republican running for Montana's western U.S. House seat.
Q&A: Christi Jacobsen, Republican western district U.S. House candidate
MTPR is interviewing candidates running for federal office in 2026. MTPR's Shaylee speaks with Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen, a Republican running for Montana's western district U.S. House seat.
Q&A: Patrick McCracken, Libertarian eastern district U.S. House candidate
MTPR is interviewing candidates running for federal office in 2026. MTPR's Austin Amestoy speaks with Patrick McCracken, a Libertarian running for Montana’s eastern district U.S. House seat.
Q&A: Ray Curtis, Republican western district U.S. House candidate
MTPR is interviewing candidates running for federal office in 2026. MTPR's Austin Amestoy speaks with Ray Curtis, a Republican running for Montana's western U.S. House seat.
Q&A: Sam Lux, Democratic eastern district U.S. House candidate
MTPR is interviewing candidates running for federal office in 2026. MTPR's Victoria Traxler speaks with Sam Lux, a Democrat running for Montana's eastern U.S. House seat.
Q&A: Russ Cleveland, Democratic western district U.S. House candidate
MTPR is airing interviews with candidates running for federal office in 2026. MTPR's Victoria Traxler speaks with Russ Cleveland, a Democrat running for Montana's western U.S. House seat.
Q&A: Ryan Busse, Democratic western district U.S. House candidate
MTPR is airing interviews with candidates running for federal office in 2026. MTPR's Victoria Traxler speaks with Ryan Busse, a Democrat running for Montana's western U.S. House seat.
Stories about the lives of real Montanans after they die. Young journalists reinvent the obituary, creating a form that explores universal truths, legacies and reckoning with the memories of those we love. Coming April 2, 2026.Hosted by Jad Abumrad and Jule Banville
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Bassist, singer and composer Devon Gates – recently named one of 2024’s Up and Comers of the Year – joins host John Floridis for conversation on this episode of Musician's Spotlight.
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This week on ‘The Write Question,’ host Lauren Korn speaks with Kim Fu, author of ‘The Valley of Vengeful Ghosts’ (Tin House Books; Zando Projects).
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I have chosen Montana as my home and embrace her seasonal night sounds, from silent snowfall on a barn roof to owls, nighthawks, and everything in between. The Montana night is calling and I must go.
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Congress has ended the record-breaking shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. And, May Day demonstrations across the U.S. are expected to draw crowds protesting the Trump administration.
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Across the country, some 50 bald eagle nests fitted with cameras broadcast up-close views of raptor family life. Every spring, as eggs hatch and eaglets grow, these cameras rake in millions of views.
